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Members of the French and American military, along with local citizens and veterans, gathered at Rhone American Cemetery for the 2017 Memorial Day Ceremony. Image courtesy of Michel Delanoy.
Rhone American Cemetery hosted its annual Memorial Day Ceremony on Sunday, May 28, 2017 at 10:00 a.m.
| Arrival of the Official Party | |
| Review of the Formation |
Brig. Gen. Steven W. Ainsworth Brig. Gen. Pierre Gillet |
| Presentation of the Colors | |
| Introductory Remarks |
Superintendent Andy Anderson Eddie McDonnell |
| Invocation | Father Wavrant |
| Jewish Prayer | Rabbi Gabriel Aymard |
| Remarks | Richard Strambio, Mayor of Draguignan |
| Remarks | Seth Snyder, Consul, U.S. Consulate in Marseille, France |
| Remarks | Brig. Gen. Steven W. Ainsworth, Deputy Commanding General for the 21st Theater Sustainment U.S. Army in Europe and Commanding General, 7th Mission Support Command |
| Wreath Laying | |
| French Sonnerie, Moment of Silence, Taps | |
| National Anthems: La Marseillaise & Star Spangled Banner | Claire-Agnès Pegourier |
| Retire the Colors | |
| Closing Remarks | Eddy McDonnell |
| American Troops | U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa |
| French Troops | School of Infantry, Draguignan |